Tolled by the South Barwon council, 4 years later it was swept away in a massive flood on May 23, 1852. Two government punts were used to form a pontoon bridge in 1853.

In 1859 a proper iron bridge was opened as a replacement being two lanes wide. It was dismantled in 1924 due to being too narrow. for tram access. A new constructed bridge of concrete and steel girder was built by Armstrong Whitworth Pty Ltd, costing 73,900 pounds ($147800).

The 1926 bridge was widened to four lanes in 1966 with the addition to each side of the deck.